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Madeira Orchid Farm at Quinta dos Saltos

Caminho dos Saltos nº 8, about 2 km from the town center (bus 28 D, D.João. Get off at Apel school)

Open every day from 9.30 am to 16.30 pm
Entrance fee Euros 4,00 (including coffe or tea and cake)

The largest collection of different orchid species in Madeira, a small geological collection about Madeira, orchid hybrid species, bulbs and other plants to sell. Some collections of orchids and lava jewellery are available to purchase.

Quinta do Arco Rose Garden

sítio da Lagoa, Arco de São Jorge (on the north coast of the island)

Open from April to December from 11.00 am to 6.00 pm.
Entrance fee: Euros 5,00

There are more than 1000 different types of rose bushes there, the largest rose bush collection in Portugal.
A collection of rose jewelry is available to purchase.

Botanical Gardens in Caminho do Meio

Bom Sucesso
Open every day from 9.00am to 6.00pm
Entrance fee Euros 3,00

About 3 km from the town center, located on the south side of Funchal on a hill overlooking the town. Collection of more than 2000 different plants from all over the world.